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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1948
Page
1
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Reports from the Middle East describe bombing runs on Amman and Natanya near Tel Aviv as factions tighten encirclement of strategic targets. The text also references pressure on Lebanon and Syria and notes a looming deadline ending tonight.
The Greek army reports peace overtures by guerrillas while Israel rejects the UN cease fire terms as ambiguous. At Amman leaders discuss next steps as Jewish forces strike Amman. Arab casualties include two children and four civilians, with property damage minor. Arab-Israeli fronts flare around Tel Aviv, Jenin, and Isdud as Lebanon and Syria feel spillover. The UN proposes a four week truce and arms embargo to begin tonight at 6 p.m. EST.
The Justice Department announced the arrest for deportation of Abraham Stachel rector of education for the American Communist party. He was picked up by immigration agents in New York City and sent to Ellis Island for deportation proceedings. Stachel was accused of illegal entry and party affiliations including national committee member and education director. He previously served on the Daily Worker editorial fund and was associated with Austria-Mingwry.
By Associated Press toll from violent holiday incidents rose toward 400 with 378 reported dead by Monday midnight. Pennsylvania led with 33 fatalities, including 34 raffle shutdowns, amid vast holiday travel as millions on roads faced wrecks, drownings, fires, and other mishaps over the three day period.
In a rare three county sweep no crashes occurred over a long weekend in Bele Warren and Crawford counties. Police report one fatality, June Bowsall, 80, of Erie, who died after being struck crossing at an intersection. Her escort John Pratts, 33, suffered critical injuries. A 16-year-old driver is under investigation. Road conditions were light to moderate with heavy traffic as visitors returned. Lakes Chautauqua Findley and Canadghta drew large cottage crowds over the three day period. Rail and bus lines saw heavy usage late yesterday as motorists filed home.
The official May weather report by observer George Mulderick notes 3 days with measurable precipitation totaling 3.75 inches. The highest daily rainfall was 0.64 inches on May 14, with most days dry. Temperatures ranged from 84 degrees on May 1 to a low around 41 on May 4. Heavy fog reduced visibility on three mornings. Thunderstorms occurred on the 11th, 18th, and 19th with strong winds on several days. The comprehensive report appears on Page eight.
Norfolk VA June 1. Twenty two men including nine marines and 13 navy personnel perished when a navy launch swamped off Norfolk as the task force prepared to sail to the Mediterranean. Rear Admiral Sprague said the loss is provisional and being refined. The Kearsarge group was delayed by weather and personnel shifts. the sea tragedy occurred hours after Memorial Day rest.
Powell of this city announces the acquisition of a deep pit mine in Armstrong County about 10 miles from Kittanning. The Smokeless Coal Co will operate as Decker No. 3 with plans for full modernization, 600 tons daily output, 100 workers, and 100 percent mechanization to replace older methods. Estimated coal remaining in the pit is about three quarters of a million tons.
Associated Press reports that Lewis sought dismissal of a court injunction filed by the National Labor Relations Board. He claims the Taft Hartley Act governs bargaining and accuses a southern group of interfering. The suit centers on Lewis refusing to bargain and collapsed talks for a new contract with the southern producers association.
Rev. Hildebrand of St. Paul’s Lutheran delivered the baccalaureate address to 127 graduates at Central High School Sunday evening. The service featured a processional, scripture readings, and prayers by Rev. Harris and Rev. Merriman, with musical selections by the choir and orchestra. The speaker urged graduates to follow the “Dimensions of Life”—self‑appraisal, self‑forgetfulness, and service—while aiming for a life aligned with Christian faith.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars reports about 3200 poppies sold over Friday and Saturday, with proceeds near 325. Officials say the fundraiser was a success, following prior drives held locally.
Judge Evans spoke at a World Peace rally drawing about 1,000 attendees in Oily Park for Mandéris Day. He urged armed preparedness and unity, noting historical lessons and calling for civic action. The event included a marching parade with local groups, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and veterans organizations in Columbus.
A Los Angeles resident, Hime F. Wimbrough, died of a heart attack while his wife and son visited family near Elgin. He was 50, a WWI veteran, and a member of James F. Gresham Post WEAW. He is survived by his wife, son, sister Sallie Messick, and other relatives. Burial planned in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington Del.
Glenn Albaugh aged 48 of Corry died in Warren after a car struck him while he walked along Warren Street on Sunday morning. Henry Fasemyer, 25, drove the vehicle and stopped within feet after the impact. Albaugh, a Raymond Mig employee, died from multiple injuries after being taken to the hospital. He leaves a wife Nellie and three daughters Helen Dorothy and Norma Lee, plus nine brothers and one sister. Funeral arrangements were announced to be from Peterson Funeral Home with interment at Oaklawn Cemetery in Warren.
Police investigated three Memorial Day weekend crashes that totaled about $1,000 in damage. A Corry man, John Wawresky, was injured when his dash-on truck was struck by a speeding teen, Miguelucci, on Grand Street. A second crash occurred on East Colitis and Russell Road involving Albert Nagente and Ellis Newman, with Nagente’s truck damaged and Newman’s car unharmed. Barry Peck reported an additional accident on East Main Street involving a passing car. Peck’s car sustained left-side damage.
President John R. Steelman pushed renewed government mediation in a deadlocked rail labor dispute. He summoned leaders from the big railroads and three unions to the White House after a Memorial Day weekend lull. The conduct of the case remains under judicial restraint through early June.
In Washington on June 1 the United States urged a prompt Soviet reply to the Anglo American French plan to grant free territory status to Trieste. The State Department noted Britain and France were also sending notes to Moscow and stressed the need for a very early resolution. In Peiping a reported Communist assault threatened the Tsingtao naval base area as forces moved toward Twluan, the provincial capital, amid stated plans for an assault.
Loyd Whiteman of Shady Avenue and George Aikens of the European Hotel faced disorderly conduct charges after officers detained them on East Main Street and North Center Street. Aikens pleaded guilty and paid fines. Whiteman pleaded not guilty and awaits Thursday hearings before Police Magistrate M. S. Cobbett.
Harrisburg June 1 The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board faced a possible clash as member Charles C McGovern proposed penalties for suspended licensees to close bars during the entire suspension. The board debated allowing money penalties from 10 to 100 dollars and potentially shortening or lifting suspensions based on payments.
Washington June 1 President today ordered mobilization for flood response as the Columbia River flood endangers a 120 mile stretch near Portland Oregon. Evacuations began, the river threatens farms and towns, and officials report Vanport’s destruction with losses projected up to 30 million to farms and livestock. Crested flood set to reach Portland area tonight, with sections of downtown submerged and two new dikes aiding residents. Army engineers investigate a railroad embankment breach blamed for the Vanport disaster as survivors scatter across the city.
A Pittsburgh girl was detained as a suspect in a fatal human torch incident. Lt. Peter A. Connors cited the case against Waldo, aged 1%, as investigators pursued the elderly suspect and other parties connected to the blaze at the Weekes location. The case involved a life-threatening arson attempt with a reported $40 payment motive and ongoing court proceedings.
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